Surfers Paradise incident

Police have commenced inquiries into an incident in Surfers Paradise on February 14.

Initial inquiries indicate officers responded to a public nuisance incident at the corner of Elkhorn Avenue and Surfers Paradise Boulevard about 12.20am.

While there has not been a complaint about the police conduct in this incident, the Queensland Police Service has commenced immediate inquiries into the circumstances including the appropriateness of the use of force.

It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time as related matters are still before the court.

A 22-year-old Woodridge man was charged with obstruct police and public nuisance and was scheduled to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court this morning.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.